Transform your project plans from static documents into dynamic, optimized timelines with Optimize Project Timelines with Jira Mastery. This course is designed for any team member looking to master the fundamentals of project planning and tracking within Jira. You will learn to build a project from the ground up, ensuring it is well-structured, realistically scheduled, and balanced against your team's capacity.
Optimize Project Timelines with Jira Mastery
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Optimize Project Timelines with Jira Mastery
This course is part of Getting Started with Jira Specialization
Instructor: LearningMate
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Learners will map a WBS to Jira, create timelines with dependencies, and analyze team capacity to build an optimized and realistic project plan.
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January 2026
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module teaches you the essential theory behind building a sound project plan. Before you even open Jira, you will learn how to deconstruct complex work with a Work-Breakdown Structure (WBS) and understand the critical role of dependencies in determining a project's timeline using the Critical Path Method. This foundational knowledge is key to creating plans that are logical and robust.
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1 video3 readings2 assignments
In this module, you will learn how to bring your project plan to life by creating a realistic timeline. You will learn how to build a dynamic timeline, analyze team workload to ensure the plan is realistic, and communicate risks related to blockers and over-allocation.
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